Porsche 918 Spyder – Technical Specifications
The main driver of the Porsche 918s staggering performance is that powertrain. First up is the 4.6-litre, eight-cylinder engine with an output of up to 608 bhp. Based on the power unit of the successful RS Spyder endurance race car, the engine delivers engine speeds of up to 9150 rpm and a power output per litre of approx. 132 bhp/litre – 26 bhp/litre more than that of the Carrera GT, making this the highest specific power of any naturally aspirated Porsche engine.
The V8 engine is coupled to the hybrid module as the 918 Spyder is designed as a parallel hybrid like Porsche’s current hybrid models. The hybrid module essentially comprises a 115-kW electric motor and a decoupler that serves as the connection with the combustion engine. Because of its parallel hybrid configuration, the 918 Spyder can be powered at the rear axle either individually by the combustion engine or the electric motor, or via both drives together. As is typical for a Porsche super sportscar, the power unit assembly in the 918 Spyder has been placed in front of the rear axle, and it does not have a direct mechanical connection to the front axle. A seven-speed Porsche Doppelkupplung (PDK) transmission handles power transmission to the rear axle.
There is another independent electric motor that generates approximately 95 kW of power at the front axle. The front electric drive unit drives the wheels at a fixed gear ratio. A decoupler decouples the electric motor at high speeds to prevent the motor from over-revving. The drive torque is independently controlled for each axle, creating a very responsive all-wheel drive function with significant potential in terms of traction and dynamic performance.
Specs Summary
| type | Series Production Car |
| released at | 2013 Frankfurt Motor Show |
| built at | Germany |
| engineers | Frank Walliser |
| price | €781,000 in Europe and US$845,000 in the U.S |
| engine | Hybrid V8 w/2 Electric Motors |
| position | Mid, Longitudinal w/ |
| block material | Aluminum |
| valvetrain | DOHC, 4 Valves per Cylinder |
| fuel feed | Direct Fuel Injection |
| displacement | 4593 cc / 280.28 in³ |
| power | 661.4 kw / 887 bhp @ 8500 rpm |
| specific output | 193.12 bhp per litre |
| bhp/weight | 521.76 bhp per tonne |
| torque | 1280 nm / 944.1 ft lbs |
| redline | 9000 |
| body / frame | Carbon Fiber Panels over Carbon Fiber Reinforced Plastic Monocoque |
| driven wheels | 4WD |
| front tires | 265/35 ZR20 |
| rear tires | 325/30 ZR21 |
| front brakes | PCCB Carbon-Ceramic Discs w/6-Piston Calipers |
| rear brakes | PCCB Carbon-Ceramic Discs w/6-Piston Calipers |
| front wheels | F 50.8 x 24.1 cm / 20 x 9.5 in |
| rear wheels | R 53.3 x 31.8 cm / 21 x 12.5 in |
| steering | Electro-Mechanical Power Assist |
| f suspension | Double Wishbones w/PASM Dampers |
| r suspension | Multi-Link w/Rear-Wheel Steering, PASM Dampers |
| curb weight | 1700 kg / 3749 lbs |
| dry weight | 1640 kg / 3616 lbs |
| wheelbase | 2730 mm / 107.5 in |
| front track | 1664 mm / 65.5 in |
| rear track | 1612 mm / 63.5 in |
| length | 4643 mm / 182.8 in |
| width | 1940 mm / 76.4 in |
| height | 1167 mm / 45.9 in |
| transmission | 7-Speed PDK Automatic |
| top speed | ~345 kph / 214.25 mph |
| 0 – 100 kph | ~2.8 seconds |
| 0 – 200 kph | ~7.7 seconds |
| fuel econ epa | 5.23 L/100 km or 45 mpg-us |
| combined fuel econ eu | 3.0 L/100 km or 78.40 mpg-us |
| emission | 70 g/km |
| fuel capacity | 70 litres or 18.48 gal. |
918 Spyder Specs & Performance Details
It’s impossible to describe the Porsche 918 Spyder’s performance figures without resorting to hyperbole. The all-out go of this machine is absolutely astounding. Surprisingly for a God-tier hypercar however, the 918 Spyder’s green credentials (on paper at least) are very good too. Take a gander at the table below and see what we mean.
The 918 Spyder launched alongside hybrid hypercar rivals from Ferrari and McLaren, ushering in a new era of all-out performance borne out of the combination of two power sources. Sure, better fuel economy may just be a byproduct of the pursuit of speed, but it is also a stepping stone to zero emissions machines utilising progressive powertrains that return the thrills without pouring tonnes of harmful gases into the atmosphere.
Cast your eyes at the numbers and stats below to get in-depth with the Porsche 918 Spyder.
Model & Price Info
| Model & Price Info | |
| Make | Porsche |
| Model | 918 Spyder |
| Generation | 2013-2015 |
| Sub-Model | Weissach package |
| Car type | Super Sports Car |
| Category | Series Production Car |
| Built At | Stuttgart, Germany |
| Released at | Frankfurt Motor Show 2013 |
| Introduced | Jun-13 |
| Base Price (US) | $845,000 (for Weissach cars add $84,000) |
| Base Price (Europe) | €611,000 / £511,00 |
| Units build | 918 units |
Body, suspension & powertrain
| Body, suspension & powertrain | |
| Curb Weight | 1640kg (3615lb) |
| Layout | mid-engine, four-wheel-drive |
| Body / Frame | carbon fibre reinforced plastics (CFRP) monocoque interlocked with CFRP unit carrier; two-piece Targa roof; fixed roll-over protection system |
| Driven wheels | 4WD |
| F suspension | double wishbones, optional electro-pneumatic lift system on front axle |
| R suspension | multi-link with adaptive electro-mechanical system and rear wheel steering |
| Engine | Parallel full hybrid; 4.6-litre V8 with dry-sump lubrication, hybrid module with electric motor and decoupler; electric motor with decoupler and gear unit on front axle; auto start/stop function; electrical system recuperation; four cooling circuits for motors, transmission and battery; thermal management |
| Position | mid-mounted |
| Aspiration | naturally aspirated |
| Block Material | aluminium |
| Valvetrain | DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder |
| Fuel Feed | direct fuel injection |
| Displacement (Liters) | 4.8 litres |
| Displacement (in³) | 280.285 in³ |
| Transmission | 7-speed PDK automatic |
Engine & Output
| Engine & output | |
| Power (kW) | 661kW @ 8600rpm |
| Power (bhp) | 887 hp @ 8600rpm |
| Power (kw) / liter | 133 hp |
| Power (bhp) / liter | 99kW |
| Power (kw) / weight | 389kW / ton |
| Power (bhp) / weight | 521.76 hp / ton |
| Torque | 940 lb-ft |
| Efficiency | 3.3l / 100km |
| Specific output | |
| Average fuel consumption |
Performance & Acceleration stats
| Performance & Acceleration | |
| Top speed | 211 mph+ |
| 0 – 100 kph | 2.5 s |
| 0 – 120 km/h | |
| 0 – 140 km/h | |
| 0 – 160 km/h | 4.9 s |
| 0 – 180 km/h | 5.9 s |
| 0 – 200 km/h | 7 s |
| 0 – 60 mph | 2.2 s |
| 0 – 100 mph | 4.9 s |
| 1/8 mile | 6.4 s @ 118mph |
| 1/4 mile | 9.8 s @145mph |
| 1000 m | 17.7 s @ 184mph |
| Lateral acceleration | 1.12 g |
| Nürburgring Lap Time | 6:57 |
